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Hyphenation of peevish

How to hyphenate peevish

Because it is a word with a single syllable, peevish is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

peevish
Syllables Count
1
Characters Count
7
Alpha-numeric Characters Count
7
Hyphens Count
0
Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: peevish

Definitions of peevish

peevish is defined as:

Definition 1 as adjective

  • adjective
    Characterized by or exhibiting petty bad temper, bad-tempered, moody, cross.

    Example: I would rather figure things out on my own than ask that peevish librarian for help.

  • adjective
    Constantly complaining, whining; childishly fretful.

    Example: Peevish patients in the doctor's waiting room.

  • adjective
    Easily annoyed, especially by things that are not important; irritable, querulous.
  • adjective
    (adverb) Peevishly.
  • adjective
    Clever, expert.
  • adjective
    Sharp, piercing, bitter (of the wind); windy, blustery (of the weather).
  • adjective
    Perverse, refractory; headstrong, obstinate; capricious, skittish; (also) coy.
  • adjective
    Silly, senseless, foolish.
  • adjective
    Beside oneself; out of one's senses; mad.
  • adjective
    Spiteful, malignant, mischievous, harmful.
  • adjective
    Hateful, distasteful, horrid.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.